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Protection for digital contracts

Anyone who uses digital contracts – also called smart contracts – should be careful about hacker attacks. Prof. Dr. Lucas Davi from University of Duisburg-Essen’s Institute of Software Technology paluno is developing a solution to find and fix security gaps in the contracts during programming and later in use. For this, he received a starting grant of 1.5 million euros from the European Research Council (ERCA).

Interview with Dr. Eva Bosbach

10 Years University of Cologne New York Office

The University of Cologne’s North America Office celebrated its 10th anniversary at the German House in New York on May 26 with a festive in-person event, featuring art, music, networking, and the panel discussion “Transatlantic Perspectives on Quantum Science and Technologies.” The honorary guest was Rector Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Axel Freimuth, heading a delegation from the University of Cologne. The DWIH team took this anniversary as an opportunity to talk with Dr. Eva Bosbach, Executive Director of the University of Cologne North America Office.

Entering the Quantum Age

Competence Network “EIN Quantum NRW” launched

Further expanding national lea­der­ship in the re­search and development of quantum technologies, train­ing specialists for this fu­ture field and developing applications for business and large-scale industry in the heart of Europe – these are the goals of the new quantum computing network “EIN Quantum NRW,” which pools the ex­per­tise of its partners. TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity, member of the DWIH NY supporter organization “University Alliance Ruhr”, is on board as a uni­ver­si­ty partner.

Germany and Canada Sign Quantum Computing Agreement

A  memorandum signed by German and Canadian institutions establishes a German-Canadian network for quantum computing and data analytics.

Universities Collaborate on Quantum Computing Research

The new Cluster of Excellence “Matter and Light for Quantum Computing” (ML4Q) brings together the best researchers from four top institutions in western Germany to handle the multidisciplinary issue of quantum computing.

Chemical Simulations with Quantum Computers

Karlsruhe-based HQS develops algorithms that allow for efficient simulations of chemical processes on both quantum and classical computers.

Tackling Post-Quantum Cyberthreats

QuantiCor Security GmbH is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of quantum computer-resistant security solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT).